Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
York
Town
York
County
North Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 24th June 1925
    Attended by: HRH THE DUKE OF YORK KG
  • Dedicated
    Date: 24th June 1925
    Attended by: Archbishop of York
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
30915

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Current location

War Memorial Gardens
Leeman Rd
York
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 6FZ
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 59837 51920
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
TALL TAPERING CRUSADER STYLE CROSS ON STEPPED PLINTH
Inscription
(SOUTH FACE) TO THE CITIZENS OF YORK. 1914 - 1918/ 1939 - 1945 (NORTH FACE) THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 30FT
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
  • York City War Memorial in the War Memorial Garden
  • Grade II*
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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